Ross wrote:
Dudley Henriques wrote:


I started out as many of you did, as a kid with a dream. As a young
boy I sat in the cockpit of a P51 fighter and like a million other
kids my age dreamed of flying one someday. Sixteen years later I did a
climbing roll in a P51 over the grave of the pilot of the P51 I had
been sitting in that day to thank him for inspiring me to straighten
out my life and learn to fly.
(Reader's Digest April 1985 "A Little Help From A Friend" Dudley
Henriques)
I enjoyed much of my life in aviation. I learned a lot, I taught
others a lot, and I'm still learning. At times the road was strewn
with pot holes. Counting friends on the jet teams, I've lost 32
friends while involved with the demonstration flying community.
In retirement now, I look back sometimes and wonder if I had it all to
do over again, would I do it the same way? I think I would.
Aviation gave me more than I ever would have known without it.
It was one hell of a ride!!


I have had a continous subscription to RD since 1970 and read them cover
to cover. I bet I read the story. I do not keep old issues though. I
wonder if RD puts old issues on the web; I'll have to check.
They will send you a copy if requested. You can also find the complete
story in "Everyday Greatness" by Stephen R. Covey. I believe that is
available through Amazon.

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Dudley Henriques